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DJI · Released Sep 2024

DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Review

1/1.3″ CMOS · 4K 120p · 4-hour battery

Specdex verdict DJI's DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro lands at 88/100 — a solid premium pick that trades on the small details, even if it doesn't unseat the category leaders.

DJI's Action 5 Pro pulls ahead on low-light + battery life. 4-hour 4K record time + best cold-weather endurance make it the YouTuber action-cam pick.

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DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro — 1/1.3″ CMOS · 4K 120p · 4-hour battery
Specdex Score
88
/ 100
sensor 92
af 88
video 92
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DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro versus its closest rivals

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Editorial · Specdex take
Pros
  • +4-hour record time on extreme-cold battery
  • +Best low-light action cam
  • +Touch front + rear OLED
Cons
  • −HDR mixed reviews
  • −No modular lens like GoPro 13
  • −DJI Mimo app ecosystem narrower

Who's the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro for?

Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.

Power users and creators Skip

Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.

Budget-conscious buyers Buy

At $349 this is a genuine value play — Specdex score of 88 far exceeds the typical sub-$500 baseline.

In the box

What you get when you unbox the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro.

  • Camera body
  • Battery + charger
  • Strap
  • Body cap
  • USB-C cable

Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.

Full score breakdown

Editorial · Specdex score
sensor 92
af 88
video 92
build 92
ergonomics 90

Sub-scores are Specdex's own assessment, weighted by category. They are not endorsed by, sourced from, or affiliated with the manufacturer. How we score →

Specifications

Manufacturer-sourced where verifiable
Camera & video
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro camera & video specs
Specification Value
Sensor 1/1.3″ CMOS, 12 MP
Lens Fixed 155° UW
Video 4K 120p / 2.7K 240p / 1080p 240p
Battery & charging
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro battery & charging specs
Specification Value
Battery 1950 mAh (4 hr 4K)
Storage
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro storage specs
Specification Value
Storage microSD UHS-I U3
Build & design
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro build & design specs
Specification Value
Weight 146 g
Other
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro other specs
Specification Value
AF Fixed
Water resistance 20 m

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